HCLTech invests ₹185 crore to set up advanced semiconductor lab in Bengaluru; shares down 22% YTD

“…this facility marks a significant milestone in HCLTech’s commitment to advancing semiconductor innovation and accelerating time-to-market for global clients and positions HCLTech as a pioneer among service providers in offering integrated semiconductor testing capabilities,” the company said in a statement.

The new 40,000 sq ft lab will feature 25,000 sq ft of Class 10K and Class 1K cleanrooms and will also provide end-to-end post-silicon engineering, advanced testing and failure analysis.

The Indian IT services major said the facility is equipped with tools from Teradyne, Advantest, Keysight, Tektronix and Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., supporting research and development, pre-production and production qualification, enabling faster turnaround, superior quality and reduced complexity for global customers.

“The inauguration of our Advanced Semiconductor Lab in Bengaluru is a proud milestone for HCLTech and reinforces India’s growing leadership in semiconductor innovation. This facility reflects our deep commitment to investing in high-end engineering capabilities,” said Hari Sadarahalli, Corporate Vice President and Global Head, Engineering and R&D Services at HCLTech.

HCLTech’s facility is set to achieve global certifications, including ISO 17025, ISO 9001, AS 9100 (Mil-Aero) and ISO 13485 (Medical). The firm said its cleanroom houses the latest ATE testers, probes, qualification chambers and advanced failure analysis tools, including optical and electron microscopy and focused ion beam (FIB) systems.

Further, aligned with HCLTech’s Spec2Parts business model, the lab provides a unified platform for electrical validation, automated testing, qualification and failure analysis, streamlining the journey from design specifications to finished semiconductor parts.

HCLTech said the lab will enable it to deliver faster and more comprehensive solutions by providing customers access to advanced facilities and skilled teams, supporting innovation and efficiency for clients and the industry.

“Serving both domestic and international markets, the lab is a cornerstone of HCLTech’s global strategy to deliver innovative, high-quality semiconductor solutions and to strengthen India’s leadership in the sector,” the company further said in a statement.

HCLTech share price trends

At 3:08 PM, HCL Technologies shares were trading at ₹1,277.6 apiece on the National Stock Exchange, falling 0.41%. The stock had touched an intraday low and high of ₹1,268.20 per share and ₹1,290 apiece, respectively.

From the beginning of the year, HCL Technologies shares have declined 22%. Over a month’s time, the stock has slipped 6%.

Shares of the firm had hit a 52-week high of ₹1,780.10 on February 3, 2026, and a 52-week low of ₹1,030 on July 1, 2026.

According to NSE data, as of September 8, 2026, HCLTech has a total market capitalisation of ₹3.47 crore.